Symmetry and asymmetry in Polish and Russian (the example of borrowing prefixes) Cover Image

Symetria i asymetria zapożyczeń w języku polskim i rosyjskim (na przykładzie prefiksów obcego pochodzenia oznaczających przeciwstawność)
Symmetry and asymmetry in Polish and Russian (the example of borrowing prefixes)

Author(s): Tatiana Kwiatkowska
Subject(s): Language and Literature Studies
Published by: Instytut Polsko-Rosyjski
Keywords: borrowing; derivational formant; prefix; internationalization

Summary/Abstract: This elaboration aims at analysing prefixes of foreign origin in borrowings operating in Polish and Russian languages. The analysis reveals productivity of some prefixes in Polish and Russian as well as their symmetry and asymmetry (similarities and differences in equivalence) in both languages. These findings confirm that prefixes in majority belong to internationalizations. Presented empirical material shows also some changes that have been taking place over last years in processes of derivation, including within the elements under the research.

  • Issue Year: 2012
  • Issue No: 1 (2)
  • Page Range: 75-86
  • Page Count: 12
  • Language: Polish